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Counseling (Couples and Family Counseling)

East Tennessee University
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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 72 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Counseling (Couples and Family Counseling) at East Tennessee University is a Master programme in Psychology over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Counseling (Couples and Family Counseling) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Counseling (Couples and Family Counseling) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. COUN 5100 - Groups: Processes and Practice (3 credits)
  2. COUN 5110 - Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling (3 credits)
  3. COUN 5150 - Career Development: Theory, Research and Practice (3 credits)
  4. COUN 5420 - Theories and Practice: Couples and Families (3 credits)
  5. COUN 5430 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling (3 credits)
  6. COUN 5550 - Theories and Practice: Individuals (3 credits)
  7. COUN 5555 - Counseling Process and Skills: Individual, Couples, and Families (3 credits)
  8. COUN 5570 - Supervised Counseling Practicum (3 credits)
  9. COUN 5810 - Psychological Assessment in Counseling (3 credits)
  10. COUN 5880 - Internship in Counseling (1-6 credits) (2 semesters for a total of 6 credits)
  11. EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research (3 credits)
  12. HDAL 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
  13. COUN 5250 - Introduction to Clinical Mental Health (3 credits)
  14. COUN 5422 - Counseling with Couples (3 credits)
  15. COUN 5425 - Focused Experiences in Family Counseling/Therapy (3 credits)
  16. COUN 5440 - Treating Trauma and Abuse in the Family (3 credits)
  17. COUN 5549 - Substance Abuse: Counseling Individuals and Families (3 credits)
  18. COUN 5825 - Developmental Psychopathology for Counselors (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Each applicant for admission to the Master of Arts degree in counseling program must meet the following criteria:Applicants to East Tennessee State University\xc2\x92s graduate program in counseling must be a graduate of a regionally accredited college or university. In addition to submitting an application and an official transcript of all academic work previously completed, applicants must submit three letters of reference and their general aptitude scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)*. After a review of the application materials, applicants whose documents indicate a potential for success will be invited for an interview with the counseling program faculty.Because of the importance of interpersonal characteristics in the field of counseling, the interview is a significant component of the admission process of the counseling program. After interviews, candidates will receive a letter regarding admission. Students are admitted into the counseling program once a year for either the summer or fall semesters. Note that individuals applying to the school counseling concentration must complete a successful background check in order to be fully admitted. Students are admitted into the counseling program once a year. To be considered for summer or fall enrollment, the application deadline is February 15.The counseling program does not condone or engage in discrimination based on age, color, culture, disability, ethnic group, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.Under the preceding procedures, factors given consideration in the admission decision include the following:
  • Faculty\xc2\x92s assessment of interpersonal skills and aptitude for counseling;
  • Level of GRE performance;
  • Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA);
  • Undergraduate institution;
  • Undergraduate field of study;
  • Performance in previous graduate level study;
  • Related counseling work experience
  • Past and current positions
  • Years of experience
  • Scope and variety of experiences
  • Other evidence of success in academic and professional endeavors
  • Motivation for graduate study

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months
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